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Nov22020 by JBNo Comments

Mohamed Elneny claims Arsenal ‘knew’ they would beat Man Utd

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Mohamed Elneny says Arsenal players ‘knew’ they would secure a victory over Manchester United prior to the game at Old Trafford. A second-half penalty from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was enough to defeat Solskjaer’s side as the gunners claimed their first Premier League victory at Old Trafford in 14 years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Elneny described the win as ‘special’ and it saw Arsenal move into the top half of the Premier League. They are now only a point behind the top four ahead of their next game with Aston Villa, with Mikel Arteta hopeful his team have turned a corner. But while many thought it would be a tough one for Arsenal, who had lost their last 29 away games against ‘Big Six’ opposition, to get a win on Sunday, Elneny was certain...

Nov22020 by JBNo Comments

Paul Scholes slams Man Utd duo who “played as centre-halves” in Arsenal defeat

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Paul Scholes was scathing in his assessment of Manchester United midfielders Scott McTominay and Fred at Old Trafford. The former United star accused both players of playing too defensive against the gunners after they lost 1-0 to Arsenal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set his team up in a diamond formation after the huge success against RB Leipzig. But that played into Mikel Arteta's hands with Arsenal happy to keep the club narrow. It meant United were largely blunted in attack and failed to even test Arsenal keeper Bernd Leno. But In the second half, Paul Pogba fouled Hector Bellerin in the box - allowing Aubameyang to end his five-game goal drought in the league from the spot-kick. That turned out to be the only goal of the c...

Nov12020 by JBNo Comments

Roy Keane wishes Man Utd had signed Arsenal star after 1-0 defeat

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Roy Keane says he wishes Manchester United had signed Thomas Partey and believes he can match Patrick Vieira’s achievements at the Emirates. Partey, who joined Arsenal in a £45m deal from Atletico Madrid on transfer deadline day, delivered a commanding display at Old Trafford as Arteta's side sealed a 1-0 victory over United. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aubameyang’s penalty in the second half was enough to secure the win for Arsenal, while Partey dominated the midfield battle against Paul Pogba and Fernandes. And Keane was impressed with the Ghanian midfielder. ‘Brilliant, I thought he was outstanding,’ Keane told Sky Sports when asked about Partey’s display. ‘We said before the game, this guy’s no mug, he’s played for a big club, he’s played in bi...

Nov12020 by JBNo Comments

Paul Pogba speaks out over “stupid mistake” vs Arsenal

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Paul Pogba has conceded his mistake was the major reason why Manchester United lost 1-0 to Arsenal. Pogba's foul on Hector Bellerin gave Aubameyang the chance to score from the spot at Old Trafford, with that goal enough for a 1-0 Arsenal victory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United laboured for long periods in the match and the defeat makes it four league games without win at home for Solskjaer's side this campaign. The France international accepted he and his teammates must improve after taking the blame for the foul that led to their defeat. Speaking to MUTV, Pogba said: "Very disappointing. The team, the goal, everything. It was the opposite of the Champions League game, where we were good, aggressive and dangerous enough to win the game. "...

Oct312020 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Partey tells Arsenal what they must do to defeat Man utd

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Thomas Partey is anticipating a tough clash with Manchester United this weekend but says Arsenal are capable of winning if they deliver on the work they have planned, and put ‘pressure’ on Solskjaer’s side away at Old Trafford. United are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions and will be buoyed by their outstanding 5-0 win over Leipzig on Wednesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Arsenal’s form has dropped after a good start to the campaign and the gunners will still be unhappy with their 1-0 defeat at home to Leicester City in their last League game. But despite their poor form, Partey is full of confidence and believes Arsenal can secure all three points at Old Trafford if they deliver in three major areas. ‘Manchester United ...

Oct302020 by JBNo Comments

Van de Beek sends message to Solskjaer about lack of game time

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Donny van de Beek has sent a message to Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about his lack of playing time since his transfer from Ajax. United sanctioned a £40m deal for the Netherlands midfielder during the transfer window but he has been slowly eased into the first team by Solskjaer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Van de Beek is yet to start any Premier League game and his lack of involvement in last week’s draw against Chelsea was questioned by former United players Gary Neville and Patrice Evra, with the latter saying he was surplus to requirements. The 23-year-old started in the midweek victory over RB Leipzig in the Champions League but was taken off in the second half, after which his team scored four goals. United will face Arsenal ...

Oct292020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer rates Van de Beek’s performance in Man Utd’s 5-0 win over Leipzig

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has praised Donny van de Beek’s display after Manchester United’s 5-0 win over Leipzig and said he was pleased with the player’s work both on and off the ball. Van de Beek has had to wait patiently for game-time since his transfer move from Ajax to United and is yet to even start any Premier League game this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Van de Beek was handed a golden opportunity to impress on Wednesday and the Dutchman put in an assured display alongside Paul Pogba in the Champions League clash. Marcus Rashford stole the headlines with a stunning hat-trick – after Mason Greenwood’s 21st minute strike to break the deadlock – and Anthony Martial also converted from the spot on a satisfying night for Solskjaer and the ...

Oct272020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer responds to Dayot Upamecano’s Man Utd transfer links

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has described Dayot Upamecano as a ‘very good player’ and talked about the prospect of seeing the defender in action when Manchester United face RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday. The 22-year-old was strongly linked with a transfer move to Old Trafford throughout the summer, however, he ended up staying in Germany and even extended his contract until 2023. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, Upamecano’s new contract includes a bargain £36.5m buy-out clause which will become active next summer – and both United and Liverpool are still believed to be interested. Speaking ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League game against Leipzig, Solskjaer refused to be drawn on a possible move for the player, but conce...

Oct272020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer hits back at critics as he defends leaving Van de Beek on bench

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that Donny van de Beek will still play a "big part" in Manchester United's campaign despite being criticised for not playing the midfielder regularly. Van de Beek is yet to start a Premier League game since his £35m move from Ajax during the summer window and was even an unused substitute in Saturday's draw with Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Solskjaer's use of Van de Beek at United was criticised by former Ajax forward and Netherlands manager Marco van Basten this week, while Patrice Evra questioned whether the signing was needed. But Solskjaer defended himself ahead of their Champions League meeting with RB Leipzig, and says that Van de Beek would have a key role to play in a busy season. "When Donny has played...

Oct262020 by JBNo Comments

‘Fake news’ – Paul Pogba denies quitting the French national team

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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has denied claims that he has left the French national team, calling the story ‘unacceptable fake news’. Pogba was reported to have stepped down from international football after comments from France’s president Emmanuel Macron saying that Islam was the source of terrorism. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Macron’s comments came after the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty, 47, who was murdered on his way home from a junior high school. Macron described the killing as an ‘Islamic terrorist attack’ and added: ‘Unity and firmness are the only answers to the monstrosity of Islamist terrorism.’ Pogba converted to Islam in his 20s and was reported to have resigned from the French national team after Macron’s comments. ...